As mentioned in a previous post I have been enjoying developing my colour film at home as much as capturing the image with my growing collection of cameras. So I felt considerably alarmed to learn, last year, that the company who produce the chemical I use were going to cease to exist. However after months … More Happy Endings
Part of the appeal of using film cameras is seeing the whole process through from image capture to developing. When I first started thinking about doing Colour home developing I was informed by many that it was difficult. However I have found it to be just as rewarding / disappointing as capturing the image. Here’s … More Home Developing
According to my dictionary the word grey is defined as “intermediate between black and white..between light and dark, dull, clouded, depressing, dismal” The last few definitions just about some up this time of year and how I feel. Spending a reasonable amount of time out in dull days can have a negative impact on my … More Grey days
The Nikomat is a single lens reflex camera with thru the lens metering. It has a metal focal-plane shutter with maximum speed of 1/1000 second to 1 second. Other noteworthy features include a lever to lock the mirror up, self timer and a very helpful window on the top plate showing exposure (no doubt useful … More Let loose in Lewes Nikomat FT N a brief review
Looking through my photo library recently revealed a fact that suprised me. For the last few years I have taken very few photos during the month of January. The combination of short daylight hours and drab conditions are obviously enough to dampen anyones enthusiasm. The month is also a busy one. So how to go … More Redwings
I have always been an early riser. So getting up and out to take some photos isn’t a hardship. Living close to a royal park which is also close to where I work provides an additional incentive. There are certain times in the year when the sun rises at a very civilised time thus allowing … More Morning Light
Oh for sunnier climes and panoramic vistas! Instead all I have is a patch of green, romantically called a ‘nature reserve’. A stream complete with discarded rubbish and shopping trolley. What photographic opportunities could possibly come from this? Come with me on one frosty morning in December. Who needs exotic locations when you have so … More My Local Patch
Son – Dad could you give me a lift into Kensington. Dad – I’ve got to take the dog for a walk. Son – We don’t have a dog. Dad – What about the guinea pig? Son – Please…. you could do a bit of street photography! Mmmm. How could I refuse such an opportunity? … More Kensington’s Half Hour
One of the side effects of going back to 35mm film is the desire to obtain those film cameras I drooled over when younger. Car boot sales, friends and eBay are all rich veins for fulfilling this desire. Most of those I have acquired have light leaks and therefore have needed replacement light seals. … More Not seeing the light. Replacing light seals on a Canon AE1
This was a £5 charity shop find. At first glance it appears to be a very basic camera. No light meter, one shutter speed of about a 1/40th sec, an aperture scale that goes from cloudy/dull to bright sun and a Kodak Anaston lens. However you can change film speed and it does have the … More Kodak Colorsnap 35
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